R79.82
BillableElevated C-reactive protein (CRP)
Elevated C-reactive protein (CRP)
Coding Notes
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
- •asymptomatic hyperuricemiaE79.0
- •hyperglycemia NOSR73.9
- •hypoglycemia NOSE16.2
- •neonatal hypoglycemiaP70.3-P70.4
- •specific findings indicating disorder of amino-acid metabolismE70-E72
- •specific findings indicating disorder of carbohydrate metabolismE73-E74
- •specific findings indicating disorder of lipid metabolismE75
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
- •abnormal findings on antenatal screening of motherO28
- •certain conditions originating in the perinatal periodP04-P96
- signs and symptoms classified in the body system chapters
- •signs and symptoms of breast,N63, N64.5
- •abnormalities of lipidsE78
- •abnormalities of platelets and thrombocytesD69
- •abnormalities of white blood cells classified elsewhereD70-D72
- •coagulation hemorrhagic disordersD65-D68
- diagnostic abnormal findings classified elsewhere - see Alphabetical Index
- •hemorrhagic and hematological disorders of newbornP50-P61
Use Additional Code
Additional codes that should follow this code
Related Codes(3)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(9)
SNOMED CT
Clinical Terms
- C-reactive protein abnormal
- C-reactive protein outside reference range
- Elevated C-reactive protein
- C-reactive protein above reference range
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for elevated c-reactive protein (crp)?
The ICD-10-CM code for elevated c-reactive protein (crp) is R79.82. The full clinical description is "Elevated C-reactive protein (CRP)". R79.82 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code R79.82 mean?
ICD-10-CM code R79.82 represents “Elevated C-reactive protein (CRP)”. It is classified under Chapter 18: Symptoms, Signs and Abnormal Clinical and Laboratory Findings and is a billable/specific code that can be used on a claim.
Is R79.82 a billable code?
Yes, R79.82 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is R79.82 in?
R79.82 is in Chapter 18: Symptoms, Signs and Abnormal Clinical and Laboratory Findings (codes R00-R99).
What codes cannot be used with R79.82?
R79.82 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: asymptomatic hyperuricemia (E79.0); hyperglycemia NOS (R73.9); hypoglycemia NOS (E16.2); and 4 more.
Are additional codes required with R79.82?
Yes, when using R79.82, also report: any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What SNOMED CT codes does R79.82 map to?
R79.82 maps to 2 SNOMED CT concepts: 166584001, 119971000119104. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.
What are the UMLS CUIs for R79.82?
R79.82 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C1455884. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does R79.82 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like elevated c-reactive protein (crp) affect a person's functioning — body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.
What is the ICD-11 equivalent of R79.82?
There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for R79.82 in the WHO crosswalk tables. This may mean the concept is classified differently in ICD-11. Use the ICD-10 to ICD-11 converter to search for related codes.
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